State Refuses New Park Workers in Idaho Budget
The Idaho State Parks Board rejected a request for 15 new permanent positions, including water treatment operators for Heyburn State Park, in a move cutting full-time staff. The panel approved 19 part-time or seasonal hires instead while noting legal disputes over park land.
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BLM Faces Land Swap Change In North Idaho
Idaho officials say the Bureau of Land Management now favors value based land exchanges over acre for acre deals, delaying 5081 acres in Hoodoo Unit as Utah court case unfolds. State Land Commissioner Trombley pledged to fight for acre based method while noting possible miscommunication from Coeur d Alene office.
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Parks and Recreation Board Endorses Stream Flow Proposal
The Parks and Recreation Board approved a proposal endorsing minimum stream flow legislation with no impact on existing water rights. Only Joyce Wilson voted against it citing concerns that the measure could threaten regional food production in southeastern Idaho.
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Council Sets Special Meet for Rezoning Hearing
Sandpoint City Council schedules an executive session Monday at 7 30 a.m followed by an open meeting to discuss a public hearing on rezoning the east half of blocks 20 and 23 in Farmin's Second Addition from residential to commercial. The closed session will address the city’s response to a District Court mandate about reducing the firemen’s negotiated agreement to a written contract or showing cause.
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